Non-Offending Caregivers\u27 Experiences at a Southern California Children\u27s Assessment Center

Victims of child maltreatment are often subjected to both repeat interviews and physical exams over the course of an investigation. There are specialized centers across the country that serve this highly at-risk population with the goal of minimizing further traumatization of victims by repeat interviews and exams. These centers must maintain a high standard of practice and undergo outside scrutiny and evaluation, in order to best serve their clients and recognize possible shortcomings. An evaluative, pilot study was conducted at a Southern California Children’s Assessment Center (SCCAC). The purpose of this pilot study was to gain more knowledge about caregivers’ overall experiences at the center and the population’s willingness to participate in future studies. Twelve participants were identified through convenience sampling and completed a qualitative interview. Demographic information was input into SPSS and analyzed through descriptive statistics. In addition, interview response content was analyzed by the use of triangulation. Overall findings support existing literature which states that clients are generally satisfied with their experiences at the SCCAC. The significance of this study for social work will enhance the understanding of the need for additional policies to ensure proper training. This study will also benefit the field of child welfare by providing a small amount of insight into how different components of service factors may affect diverse individual’s experiences during a difficult time. This study will allow child welfare professionals to further customize their engagement approach and provide services that are considerate and effective for each individual

La Influencia de los Padres en el Desarrollo de la Autonomía en las Niñas y Niños Menores de 6 Años en la Institución Educativa N° 422

This review article investigates the influence of parents in the development of autonomy in children under six years old at Educational Institution N° 422. Through a systematic literature review methodology in databases such as Scopus, 60 empirical and theoretical studies published in the last five years were selected and analyzed. The findings were grouped into three analytical categories: parenting practices, family dynamics, and socioeconomic context. The results reveal that parenting practices, especially the establishment of clear and consistent limits and emotional support, have a significant impact on the development of autonomy. Family dynamics, particularly family cohesion and warmth, also influence this process. However, the impact of the socioeconomic context is less clear and requires further research. This study provides a more comprehensive understanding of how parents can foster autonomy in early childhood and offers useful recommendations for parents, education professionals, and policymakers.Este artículo de revisión investiga la influencia de los padres en el desarrollo de la autonomía en niños y niñas menores de seis años en la Institución Educativa N° 422. Mediante una metodología de revisión sistemática de literatura en bases de datos como Scopus, se seleccionaron y analizaron 60 estudios empíricos y teóricos publicados en los últimos cinco años. Los hallazgos se agruparon en tres categorías de análisis: prácticas de crianza, dinámica familiar y contexto socioeconómico. Los resultados revelan que las prácticas de crianza, especialmente el establecimiento de límites claros y coherentes y el apoyo emocional, tienen un impacto significativo en el desarrollo de la autonomía. La dinámica familiar, particularmente la cohesión y calidez familiar, también influye en este proceso. Sin embargo, el impacto del contexto socioeconómico es menos claro y necesita más investigación. Este estudio aporta una comprensión más completa de cómo los padres pueden fomentar la autonomía en la infancia temprana y ofrece recomendaciones útiles para los padres, los profesionales de la educación y los formuladores de políticas

Escuela abierta y espacio público en independencia

En la actualidad, muchas contradicciones siguen existiendo entre la arquitectura y la pedagogía y en nuestro país las discrepancias son complejas. Aulas tugurizadas e inflexibles, muros ciegos perimetrales y corredores infinitos, son algunos de los problemas presentes. Éstos se agudizan como consecuencia del desbordante crecimiento urbano y la accidentada geografía de nuestra capital; por tal razón, Lima norte ha sido escogida como la plataforma ideal para llevar a cabo la siguiente propuesta. Planteo un nuevo enfoque a las escuelas públicas: que haga de la arquitectura un elemento más de aprendizaje, que responda a su entorno inmediato y a las nuevas funciones que la comunidad le asigna como equipamiento urbano y germen del barrio.Tesi

Recommendations for UNITE HERE! Local 11 to Address the Affordable Housing Shortage in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is in an affordable housing crisis. This crisis is particularly pronounced for low-income workers. With the government and private sector unable to solve the crisis on their own, many labor unions are looking for ways to get involved. Our client, UNITE HERE Local 11 (UH11) – a hospitality workers’ union – is looking into creative methods of addressing the housing crisis for its members, other hospitality workers, and the rest of the region’s working class. This report investigates two solutions: converting hotels and motels into housing and establishing housing cooperatives. This research employs a mixed-methods approach consisting of literature reviews, document analysis, quantitative data and spatial analyses, and expert interviews. On the hotel/motel conversion side, our findings suggest that there are opportunities to convert hotels/motels into housing, but further municipal action is needed to implement this model at scale. Our findings on the cooperative side suggest that financial, tax, and legal challenges may stymy the establishment of new cooperatives, but community land trusts present a feasible intermediate model. Our report concludes with several recommendations: regarding conversions, UH11 should pilot conversion projects and advocate for certain state and local reforms to further facilitate conversions; and regarding cooperatives, UH11 should partner with existing community land trusts to develop cooperative housing. With these strategies, UH11 can play a pivotal role in expanding affordable housing options for its members and other low-income workers in Los Angeles County and provide models for union-led initiatives to address housing insecurity in other high-cost metropolitan areas